Why you shouldn't use PayPal

Oopsadaisy

derrick wrote: »

The number for Dublin, 035314369004, is a NI number and costs the same as 01/02/03 numbers, I know this is correct as I had to call them last year.
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I think this is wrong. Did yiou dial 00353 or 0353???

353 is the intl prefix for ROI.

shaun_from_Africa

The number is correct, just the stated location that isn't.

353-1-4369004 is the number for the Paypal office in Dublin.

Paul_Varjak

derrick wrote: »

The number for Dublin, 035314369004, is a NI number and costs the same as 01/02/03 numbers, I know this is correct as I had to call them last year.

Dublin is in Southern Ireland (not Northern Ireland). It will be charged at international call rate to Southern Ireland, so it won't be included in your UK 01/02/03 call package. Of course, if you have an international package it may be included in your free international calls.

The number you have given is incorrect for Dublin as the dialling code for Southern Ireland (from the UK) is 00353. If it was a UK number it would have a maximum of 11 digits (including the dialling code). If you actually try dialling 035314369004 from the UK, you just get the unobtainable tone.

no-oneknowsme

Paul_Varjak wrote: »

Dublin is in Southern Ireland (not Northern Ireland). It will be charged at international call rate to Southern Ireland, so it won't be included in your UK 01/02/03 call package. Of course, if you have an international package it may be included in your free international calls.

The number you have given is incorrect for Dublin as the dialling code for Southern Ireland (from the UK) is 00353. If it was a UK number it would have a maximum of 11 digits (including the dialling code). If you actually try dialling 035314369004 from the UK, you just get the unobtainable tone.

All correct as i have just tried calling on this number.....it does not work!

shaun_from_Africa

The actual number works fine providing that you use the correct international access code.
All you have to do is to add another zero at the beginning.

00353-1-4369004 (from the UK). I've just tried and it was answered after the 1st ring.

thescouselander

Yes, I've have problems with Paypal before. Basically you should assume you get no extra protection when using Paypal - they just wont help you if there's a dispute. Best to use a credit card if possible.

derrick

Oopsadaisy wrote: »

I think this is wrong. Did yiou dial 00353 or 0353???

353 is the intl prefix for ROI.

00353, I missed an 0 off the beginning, (from Paypals contact us page, "You can also call PayPal Customer Services directly on 00 353 1 436 9004"), but as has been stated between your post and this, it does work re my answer to post #8.

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derrick

thescouselander wrote: »

Yes, I've have problems with Paypal before. Basically you should assume you get no extra protection when using Paypal - they just wont help you if there's a dispute. Best to use a credit card if possible.

No protection there if paying via Paypal;-

Paypal and similar online payments
"If you buy something online and use PayPal or a similar online payment service, your card payment is made to PayPal on the agreement they will send the same amount to the trader.
But, since no credit card payment is actually made to the trader, the credit card company isn't jointly liable if there is a problem with the goods or service."


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Oopsadaisy

derrick wrote: »

00353, I missed an 0 off the beginning, (from Paypals contact us page, "You can also call PayPal Customer Services directly on 00 353 1 436 9004"), but as has been stated between your post and this, it does work re my answer to post #8.

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I'm not sure waht you're saying....my point is that 00353 is charged at an international rate [not sure how that compares to 0870 etc].

thescouselander

derrick wrote: »

No protection there if paying via Paypal;-

Paypal and similar online payments
"If you buy something online and use PayPal or a similar online payment service, your card payment is made to PayPal on the agreement they will send the same amount to the trader.
But, since no credit card payment is actually made to the trader, the credit card company isn't jointly liable if there is a problem with the goods or service."


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Yes, I know. What I meant was pay by credit card and don't use pay pal at all. Obviously this is not possible on some occasions though.